Lancaster, PA vs Plainfield, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lancaster
63.7
#413 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 54). Lancaster leads in average commute (23 min vs 30.6 min). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 57,153 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.9 | D+13.9 |
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Score
Lancaster, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Population
57,153
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
Median Income
$61,014
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D
64.6 Score
Plainfield, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$521,339
Population
54,670
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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